How can governments, businesses and citizens learn more about green and sustainable chemistry? Where are key entry points for learning and training?
What is the market potential for green and sustainable chemistry? What are the most relevant eco-innovations in business models?
How can green and sustainable chemistry support sustainable development goals (i.e. sustainable consumption and production, biodiversity and gender)?
This webinar features a presentation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Green and Sustainable Chemistry: Framework Manual from lead author Achim Halpaap, Former Head of the UNEP Chemicals and Health Branch. The presentation is followed by a panel discussion focused on how to begin implementation of the ten objectives and guiding considerations for green and sustainable chemistry from the report with leaders in academia, industry and government.
Recording
Presentations
Speakers
Amy Cannon, Executive Director/Co-founder, Beyond Benign
Rafael Cayuela, Director and Corporate Economist, The Dow Chemical Company
Bob Diderich, Head Division, Environment, Health and Safety, Environment Directorate, OECD
Achim Halpaap, Former Head of the Chemicals and Health Branch, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Tatiana Santos, Policy Manager for Chemicals & Nanotechnology, European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
Dr. Victorine A. Pinas, Suriname Representative, Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Dr. Vania Zuin, Professor of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos
Moderated by Monika MacDevette, Chief, Chemicals & Health Branch Economy Division, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Background documents
UNEA-4 Resolution 4/8 on Chemicals and Waste
UNEP Green and Sustainable Chemistry: Framework Manual
Executive Summary: UNEP Green and Sustainable Chemistry Framework Manual: